NetStar Systems

Hardware and Infrastructure Upgrades: 1. Antennas: SG deploys massive MIMO technology, increasing the number of antennas on cell towers, especially at higher millimeter-wave frequencies, requiring new beamforming-equipped antennas. 2. Signal Processing: Remote Radio Heads (RRHs) process signals atop towers, while Baseband Units (BBUs) handle digital processing at the tower's base. This setup enhances data throughput, reduces latency, and provides network flexibility for SG. 3. Fiber Optic Cables: Coaxial cables are upgraded to fiber optics for feeder and backhaul connections, improving connectivity. 4. Power: SG cell towers demand higher direct current (DC) power due to complex signal processing, increased data, and network densification, necessitating additional power. Software Upgrades: 1. Network Functions Virtualization (NFV): Virtualizes network functions for flexible deployment and scaling of services, reducing reliance on specialized hardware. 2. Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Enables dynamic network management, optimizing resource allocation for high traffic and low-latency SG demands. SDN empowers the remote configuration and optimization of cell tower antennas and baseband units (BBUs) through software. 3. Network Slicing: Allows a single tower to support multiple virtual networks tailored for various service types, like low-latency, high-bandwidth, or loT connectivity.

As we delve into 2024, discussions have centered around the state of 5G.Reports have hinted at a ‘gloomy’ outlook, citing a lack of major new use cases and concerns about returns on investment for MNOs. But Mark Lowenstein (a leading industry analyst, is managing director of Mobile Ecosystem) noted the following: In the U.S., 5G has quietly become a success story, especially thanks to the Enhanced Mobile Broadband (EMBB) pillar. It’s not just about faster speeds; it’s about better economics for MNOs and a smoother experience for users. Here are a few facts to support my argument: ???? Major Investments U.S. mobile operators poured $130 billion into spectrum and $200 billion into network expansion since 2020. What’s the result? Nearly 4x faster downloads and 2x more data usage per subscriber! ?? Seamless Experience While you might not notice groundbreaking changes, increased video streaming has made wireless smoother than ever. Plus, prices haven’t spiked, thanks to 5G advancements. ?? Future Trends What’s next? Continued growth in data traffic, fueled by AR/VR and AI applications. 5G is evolving, with more to come! ?? While the full potential of 5G is on the horizon, let’s celebrate the strides made in speed and support over the past four years!